Rainy Days

Adam and I walked home last night from Jenn and Derek's house after a birthday party celebration. Right as we were walking up, we debated about taking our laundry (that had been hung up outside to dry) inside in case it rained. We decided not to, went inside, and within 30 seconds the wind started howling, and the rain started pouring! We ran outside, and grabbed all our laundry. I woke up this morning to laundry strewn all over my room, and the sound of the rain on my tin roof. A fun memory, for sure! The rain was so loud last night, I'm actually surprised I was able to sleep!

Last night, we celebrated Let's birthday. She is the Office Manager here, and all of us went up to the Derek and Jenn's house for pasta and dessert. We had Ghiradelli Chocolate Brownies and Cookies and Cream Ice Cream for dessert. Definitely a delicacy out here in Burgos. The girls probably eat brownies once a year! So, I was quite happy :)

I'm moving into the "headed home soon" mindset. Today is Friday, and I'm leaving Wednesday for Manila. Our time here has been good. We have continued to do work on sketches for the art gallery, and we have been brainstorming for ideas on how to create marketable products for these kids. Some of our ideas have included: stationary, jewelry, greeting cards, and canvas art. I have been leading a women's study for the staff here, and they have really opened up during the course of the last four weeks. We are studying "Rising to the Call of Leadership," a study on the Old Testament leaders. It's been really good, and all of us have been learning alot! I moved into their house this past weekend, and that has really helped in building a stronger relationship.

If you're reading this, please be praying for my mom. She had to go into emergency surgery last night to have her gallbladder removed. She is doing well, but it is hard being here knowing that she is in so much pain, and is so far away.

Everything else has been going well! I've posted some pics that have been throughout our time here. One of them is of Kyle and TJ at TJ's Baptism. Another one is an early morning sunrise here at Hope for the Island. The one with the towel on his head is Bong Bong...one of the youth here that is active in the youth group. And another is of the Manila skyline. Saving my most favorite for last in Jocelyn, one of the nursery students here at Hope for the Island. She is so precious, and is 5 years old. She has a very soft and sweet temperment, and has completely stolen my heart!

Always more to come!!!